
Senior Associate Attorney
- Midrand, Johannesburg
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Manage and maintain multiple legal matters, files, documents, and court schedules in an organized manner.
- Represent the company in litigation, arbitration, and other alternative dispute resolution (ADR) proceedings.
- Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, letters of intent, and legal correspondence (including letters of demand).
- Provide general legal support across various business areas (not limited to a single industry).
- Coordinate with external counsel and regulatory bodies where required.
- Identify and mitigate legal risks while supporting business operations.
- Admitted Attorney with minimum 5 years post-qualification experience (PQE).
- Proven litigation experience with strong courtroom skills.
- Solid understanding of arbitration and ADR mechanisms.
- Excellent drafting and negotiation skills.
- Strong organizational ability to handle multiple matters simultaneously.
- Willingness to commit to long and demanding hours when necessary.
- Ability to draft contracts, letters of intent, letters of demand, etc.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- High attention to detail with a structured approach.
- Professional integrity, discretion, and sound judgment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work independently while being a collaborative team player.
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